If you have any stories regarding Creative Patience, I want to hear them. Any times your patience paid off, or waiting for the Muse brought an unexpected gift. I’d love to hear them and share them.
This week we’re diving into filling the Creative Well.
It looks a lot like Self Care, which you have heard me talk about ad nauseum, I am sure, but there’s nothing more important, especially for a creative, because we need nurturing, and frankly my dear, no one else is going to do it for you.
So how do we go about filling this seemingly endless need for creativity in our lives?
First of all…
We accept that there is no limit.
We don’t have to worry about using it up or using too much. That’s a scarcity mentality, and I am all too familiar with it. It’s looking at the world, not only glass-half-full, but as if there is a lack of liquid.
There’s not. It’s all out there for you to access. Endless creativity. Endless source.
We’ll talk practical steps in this week’s email. If you’re not getting that, let me know, or hop on over to linseyewing.com and sign up under the Get Access tab.
STRUGGLES & SUCCESSES
It’s been a struggle for me to find time to fill the well this month with all I’ve got going on. Between work and client meetings, friend and family events, and personal downtime, I’m stretched a bit thin. Still, I try to make a point every week to set aside time for an Artist Date. That’s not my term or my concept. It’s from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, which I highly recommend. An Artist Date is a “solo playful excursion” during which I endeavor to let go of the world and just play.
Lately, I’ve been doing a paint-by-number, which I purchased for around $10, so Artist’s Dates don’t have to be expensive or daunting, though you might find that one to be both. Find something this week that brings you joy and just try it. If you need permission, consider this it.
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CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS
TDG FINAL DRAFT: In Progress
ASD Draft 0: 15,401
It’s Happening. The Final Draft of The Daily Grind is underway.
I’m dictating the final draft because my headache (which has been around for 31 days as of this writing) will not let me stare at a word processor long enough to get it done.
Is this an obstacle? Yes. Am I daunted? NO.
I’ve been in touch with the editor and the cover designer/formatter so everything should be on track for September at this point. I will let you know if that changes.
You should have a copy in your hands soon, though I do not yet have a release date. Believe me, you will be the first to know, and I will invite you to my launch party.
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Every Tuesday in August: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6 EST
Next on the Radar: Author’s Roundtable. TBA.
This is a fun little idea I had in February that is coming to fruition. We’re going to hear from a panel of authors about their passion projects, planning styles, processes, and publishing plans. Stay tuned for details. And as always, if you’d like to participate, please message me!
In Other News
Don’t forget, if you’re having trouble naming your passion, finding time to work, or just want to discuss your WIP, I’m only a click away. Take the time. You won’t regret it.
Start or Finish today. I can help.
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